US Tour chief hits back at Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy for staying in Europe

Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy have received an angry response after announcing they will not play on the US Tour next year.

McIlroy still wants to play 11 or 12 times in America but US Tour vice-president Andy Pazder said players who resign can play only a maximum of 10 tournaments in America in each of the next five years.

Chubby Chandler, who manages both players, said: 'I was told he (Rory) could play in 12.'

Pledged allegiance: Rory McIlroy is to stay solely a European Tour member